Occasional updates pertaining our class.
Come for a free Tai Chi lesson in Richland, Washington on April 25, 2026. This is being offered as part of the annual World Tai Chi & Qigong celebration at the Community Center and Howard Amon Park.
You should arrive by 09:45 AM. We will begin in the Arts & Crafts room, with other activities moving to the outdoors.
For more about this event see also:
Hey everyone,
Just a heads up, there is no class this Friday March 27th, 2026. The next class is Monday March 30th.
Also, it is time to register for April’s classes. You may register at the Community Center’s front desk or online. To register online for Richland Community Center classes, visit the portal linked below:
Select the ‘Activities’ button to browse and enroll. You will need to create a user account, select your desired class, and pay via the secure website.
Note: This post was created with some AI assistance.
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This message is important for those receiving any texts/announcements or reminders from the Tri-Cities Tai Chi class at Richland, Washington Community Center.
The app has been changed for texting Tai Chi Class announcements and reminders.
Yesterday I sent class members invitations to download WhatsApp, which is the format I plan to use from here on out. If you wish to remain on the texting list you must accept the invitation and download the app if you do not already have it.
You should have received instructions with the invitations. If you did not get an invitation, or if you need further assistance with this, feel free to email me:
richlandtaichi@Gmail.com
January and February tai chi class growth was amazing!
Head Instructor Bill Powell reported that we have about 40 signed up, and have been running 24 to 30 in class.
“I have limited the signups for class to 50 students.”
We also had the largest number of new students if any month to date, of 17 new students. Powell attributed the influx to better advertising. “This (growth) appears to reflect our Facebook Page and the better Richland Rec Page,” he said.
Feb 9, 2026
Error fixed
We did have an error on website schedule for Friday classes. I believe that has been addressed now. Please let me know whether it properly displays Friday classes being at 10:00 am to 11:00 am now on your devices, thanks.
Texting/calling list changes
I am considering making a change regarding the contacts list that we use for announcements.
We maintain a contacts list for texting announcements to members and some past members, but the old method no longer is adequate.
When I first started the list we had only about fifteen or 18 members to contact, but the app only allowed up to twenty per texting list.
Now it looks like we have maybe thirty active members, and far more than that who I hate to remove in case they may be just taking a break.
Rather than maintain four lists and growing, I would prefer to use an app that allows more names and numbers on the list.
One possibility is to use the free application “WhatsApp” (I hope I spelled that right.)
There may be other options, but many of them cost money. WhatsApp is free to use. The downside as I understand it is that everyone would have to download the app to their cell phone or other device.
If you have thoughts or suggestions for thus, please comment or text me or see me in class. Thanks.
Thanks,
Frank Lockwood
Worldwide Tai Chi Day for 2026 will be on Saturday, April 25 co-hosted by Richland Parks and Recreation and local Tai Chi groups.
The annual event is an opportunity for the public to observe, learn, and perhaps participate. Presentations and demonstrations may include various styles of Tai Chi and Qi Gong.
Location: Richland Washington Community Center, 500 Amon Park Drive, Richland, Washington 99352.
Date: April 25, 2026
Time: 9:30 am (to approximately noon).
January 5, 2026
Thanks to Danny Hale for providing magnetic name tags to the Instructors.
If anyone else would like to order a name tag, I believe Dan has a sign up sheet at the card table for that.
Welcome to Tri-Cities Tai Chi in 2026. We are off to a great start. New students are welcome, while many of our returning students have prioritized with us for years.
Our instructors will surely look forward to seeing you soon.
For more information check out our menu above.
Much of what we do in Tai Chi is learned through modeling, observation and imitation as well as from instruction.. Tai Chi classes at Richland Washington Community Center offer encouragement and mentorship that one cannot duplicate through videos or online learning.
Much of what we do in Tai Chi is learned through modeling, observation and imitation as well as from instruction.. Tai Chi classes at Richland Washington Community Center offer encouragement and mentorship that one cannot duplicate through videos or online learning.
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Tai Chi class grows, again.
For the third month in a row we have had new students. Tai Chi continues to be popular among mature adults and seniors. October class is well under way.
A big thank you to the Community Center’s management for opening up more space whenever possible.
Senior instructor Bill Powell makes it look easy to manage large groups with beginning through advanced students.
Assistant instructors Kelley Muntean, Susanna Salsbury, and Kathy Davis are also capable teachers of Tai Chi, and several advanced students also support newer students.
Classes are held Mondays 3 pm to 4 pm, Wednesdays 2 pm to 3 pm, and Fridays 10:30 to 11:30 am.
For more information, please contact Richland Community Center.
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